In her impressive feature film debut, “Frieda’s Case,” German-Swiss director Maria Brendle examines a little-known yet ultimately momentous murder trial in Switzerland. Based on a true story, the film grapples with themes of shame, morality and the struggle for emancipation as it chronicles the fate of Frieda Keller (Julia Buchmann), a young seamstress in St. […]

Berlin-based Picture Tree Intl. has acquired international sales rights for “Frieda’s Case” by Academy Award nominated director Maria Brendle. The film is set for its world premiere as a Gala Screening at the Zurich Film Festival on Oct. 9, with the Swiss release by Praesens Film being set for Jan. 23, 2025. Ahead of the […]